Throughout an NHL season, there are difficult decisions that front offices have to make, as was the case for the Washington Capitals. Dylan McIlrath, who was injured in the final preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, is expected to come off of injured reserve this week. To make room for him, the Capitals had to make a tough decision, and now they are keeping their fingers crossed.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that Washington placed young defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers and assigned him to the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL).